Looking for a "near new" Enfield

geebo · Post by **geebo** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:41 pm

I am looking for an 18th birthday present for my son. He has taken a liking to my Lee Enfields. I am spoiled in that I was able to purchase a Mk III* (1943 Australian FTR) in perfect condition (still smeared with cosmoline). I am looking for a source for very nice original or a gunsmith that can bring an old one back to "new" (at a little less than a No4 from Australian International Arms--wow). Any suggestions from this august group? THANKS!

Post by **Niner** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:28 pm

Welcome to the boards geebo. I generally like my collectable arms with all the dings and dents in place. But....you could go to AIM and buy one of their $99 IMKIII's and also buy a replacement... "New" surplus stock set for about $30 more. The rifle I got from them had been through the Ishy factory rebuild once. The bore is good and the bolt and receiver have matching numbers.

bradtx · Post by **bradtx** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 7:20 am

geebo, My welcome also.

Brian Dick, is a wonderful source

http://www.bdlltd.com

for both good rifles and an Enfield savvy gunsmith.

A while back I gave my daughter's fiancee a '44 LB. A total mismatch and at best in fair condition. This gave him the opportunity to tear down the rifle, make mistakes and not hurt a colllectable...nothing says "mine" like a wee bit of shed blood upon it.

At the range he got it down to ~4" group first time out. If your son is mechanically minded, this is a good way to go and provides a passing of knowledge, one-on-one opportunity.

Regards, Brad